As a leading professional nurse psychotherapist association, we provide specialized support, training, and certification to nurses in Canada and the United States seeking credentials as Certified Nurse Psychotherapists (CNP) or Certified Psychotherapist Nurses (CPN). As the original Nurse Psychotherapist Association, we have established rigorous training, certification, and educational standards to ensure exemplary quality for nurses and nurse psychotherapists. Basic nursing programs in Canada and the United States do not incorporate psychotherapy training as part of their core curriculum. Registered nurses must undertake additional education beyond foundational nursing studies to competently and safely practice psychotherapy. The Canadian trademarked designations "Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP" or "Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (qualifying)" are reserved exclusively for registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), or registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) who have successfully completed certification with us or are currently in the process of obtaining certification.
To obtain full certification as a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNP©) or RN Psychotherapist, candidates must possess an active license issued by their respective College of Nurses. Furthermore, applicants are expected to complete extensive theoretical coursework in counselling skills and psychotherapy, as well as gain practical experience through supervised clinical case studies.
Our team comprises certified nurse psychotherapists, registered psychotherapists, and nurse educators with significant expertise in training, counseling, and psychotherapy. We also possess considerable experience delivering psychotherapy services to clients across private practices, community settings, and hospital environments.
Our objective is to
Certified Nurse Psychotherapists (CNPs/CPNs) are not merely nurses self-designated as "nurse psychotherapists." Rather, Certified Nurse Psychotherapists undergo advanced education and demonstrate a thorough understanding of mental health disorders, pharmacology, counseling, and psychotherapy. They also complete rigorous certification processes and competency examinations.
The Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP/CPN's and RN Psychotherapist
are first and foremost nurses who are registered with their respective regulatory College of Nurses in the state, province or jurisdiction where they live. In addition, have acquired advanced training, specialized skills, in-depth knowledge, the necessary training , experience, supervision and clinical judgement to perform the treatment of counselling and
psychotherapy safely.
Our aim is for our CNPs, CPNs, CNP(Q), and RN Psychotherapists to deliver safe, evidence-based psychotherapy to support you in addressing challenges, managing emotional distress, and achieving your objectives.
To schedule a therapy session with a qualified Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNP/CPN), CNP(Qualifying), or RN Psychotherapist, please refer to our verified directory registry below.
Find a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist or
You can also call us at 647-676-8467 to be connected with one of our Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP, CNP(Q), or RN Psychotherapist. Please submit on the form below,
or email us at [email protected]

To verify the status of a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP, CNP(Qualifying), or RN Psychotherapist visit our online public registry directory by clicking on the link. Or, to verify if a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP, CNP(Q) or RN Psychotherapist is in good standing with us, or if their membership was revoked

To view course content and information regarding this course Please click on link below on the website

As (CNPs, CPNs, and RN Psychotherapists) continue to deliver safe essential mental health therapy across various clinical settings, they may encounter ethical challenges such as transference, countertransference, maintaining boundaries, blind spot, and coping with vicarious trauma. For more information contact us.

As more insurance companies reimburses our nurses for psychotherapy services provided, the Canada Revenue Agency CRA recognized the cost of non-reimbursed therapy services provided by nurses as a medical expense, eligible for tax credit. Client’s can claim up to 3% of their net income or $2,479 on their tax return.
6-295 Queen Street East Suite 243. Brampton Ontario L6W 4S6
Mon | 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. | |
Tue | 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. | |
Wed | 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. | |
Thu | 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. | |
Fri | 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. | |
Sat | Closed | |
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We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather has been and still is the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, the Métis, and the Mississauga's of the Credit First Nation. Since time immemorial, numerous Indigenous nations and Indigenous peoples have lived and passed through this territory. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty which emphasizes the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships. Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist CNPA affirms it is our collective responsibility to honor and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come.
We are grateful for the opportunity to be working and living on this land.
At Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist Association CNPA, we believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. We use compassion, respect, evidence-based techniques and work collaboratively with our clients to help them achieve their goals.
6295 Queen Street East, Suite 243, Brampton Ontario, L6V 4S6